Men shop too: The four key factors for marketing to men

Reaching the male shopper takes more than merely transforming colors, fonts and packaging.

34. J. Crew

J. Crew, a multichannel retailer of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel, shoes and accessories, got a big endorsement by none other than first lady Michelle…

33. Tesco

Tesco, a British-based international grocery and general merchandising retail chain, has begun to lay claim to a portion of the U.S. retail space by bringing…

Retail e-mails: Treading the fine line between marketing and spam

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A retailer's opt-in list is one of its most valuable assets, but reaching out to it too often can result in brand backlash.

QR codes: Building a mobile loyalty program beyond key tags

Two-thirds of retailers are planning to launch digital mobile initiatives this year, and many of these will include a QR code capability.

35. Green Retailing

Retail customers continue to drive the "green movement" in retail, particularly in grocery stores. U.K.-based Tesco’s carbon labeling program is one example.

Fatto a mano: The seductiveness of luxury

A stroll through the streets of Florence highlights the true meaning of luxury in the post-recession world.

36. Aldi

Although deep-discount grocery chain Aldi offers a no-frills shopping experience, shoppers appreciate its measures to keep prices as low as possible…

Owner-operator DVD-rental kiosks filling coverage gaps left by big deployers

by Matt Cunningham — Editor, NetWorld Alliance

Nimble business model can exploit niche markets untouched by redbox and Blockbuster Express.

37. IP geotargeting (online)

Ace Hardware is just one company using IP geotargeting to create a local experience for visitors to its Web site. By identifying the shopper’s IP address, the…

Two-thirds of Facebook users say it influences purchase decisions

A new report details how users of the social networking site use it to interact with brands and retailers.

Four areas for improvement in retail online marketing

From social networking to grass-roots PR, here are simple ways to get more results from your online efforts.

"Heroes" star gets into the mobile retail world

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Greg Grunberg's Yowza app makes it easy for retailers to offer mobile coupons.

Building in-store interactive content that works

There is no limit as to what can be done with in-store media, but finding what works for your business is the challenge.

38. Anthropologie

The specialty store operates under the notion that bigger isn’t necessarily better. With 121 locations and a loyal customer base of women ages 30 to 45…

LUCY may make health matter for Kroger customers

Retail food chain Kroger is deploying a self-service healthcare and nutritional information program for its shoppers.

What does the iPad mean for retail self-service?

Software providers are already developing employee training and customer service apps for the new Apple device.

Loyalty programs: what works, what doesn't

Perhaps not surprisingly, the least costly methods of building and maintaining loyalty are often the least effective.

40. Trader Joe’s

The 310 Trader Joe’s locations across the country stand out from run-of-the-mill grocery chains, offering health foods, organic produce, nutritional…

39. Target

Discount retailer Target had a steadier year compared to many retailers, but continued to provide the same quality customer experience to its shoppers. In an…